Kaelash Neels is a premier wellness consultant and lifestyle architect dedicated to helping individuals reclaim vibrant health and authentic happiness. Based in the world-renowned surf and wellness hub of Rincón, Puerto Rico, Kaelash’s work is a rare synthesis of deep mind-body connection and plant-based nutrition, designed for those seeking a total-being transformation.

His expertise is rooted in a lifelong journey of personal mastery. Kaelash Neels was born in 1977 in Germany into a family in which yoga was practiced as a way of life. A lifelong vegetarian and vegan since age 15, he fully committed to an all-raw, living foods lifestyle in 1995 at the age of 18. Holding a B.A. in Somatic Psychology and a Certified Nutrition Consultant credential from Bauman College, he offers his clients over thirty years of nuanced, first-hand knowledge that reflects a lifetime of dedicated practice.

Today, Kaelash specializes in facilitating exclusive private retreats both in the tropical sanctuary of Puerto Rico and at the homes of clients worldwide. These bespoke experiences are tailored for individuals seeking high-level, nature-aligned guidance to evolve every aspect of their lifestyle. He integrates his academic background with his work as a Certified Yoga Therapist and Feldenkrais practitioner to create immersive journeys of physical and mental renewal.

Kaelash’s professional legacy includes a 25-year tenure at the renowned Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico, where he served as a lead teacher, manager and board member. His expertise in designing world-class wellness experiences also led him to the shores of the Costa Rican Blue Zone, where he developed the specialized Wellness and Longevity program for the Reunion Wellness Resort. His current approach remains deeply informed by the longevity secrets and lifestyle findings of the world's Blue Zones.

He is the creator of a specialized 3-DVD set (available for download at www.kaelash.com), designed to alleviate pain and improve daily functioning, and the author of the ebook "12 Nutrient Dense Meal Replacement Smoothies," which he is offering as a free gift to summit listeners.

Outside of his professional work, Kaelash is a dedicated father to his 14-year-old son. An avid waterman frequently found surfing, windsurfing, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), he embodies the vitality he teaches through a daily practice of yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Having first shared his insights on this summit stage ten years ago, Kaelash is honored to return to the Raw Food and Plant-Based Mastery Summit 2026.